What do you do when you’re a pet blogger and your dog dies?
Daisy had been by my side for nine years, and although she was a senior dog, losing her came as a shock. You might have read...
What it’s like to adopt another dog after your beloved pet has died
Daisy was by my side for nine years and I was completely bereft. I needed time and the thought of another dog coming into our lives...
Dogs Trust share their tips on how to enjoy the World Cup with your dog!
You can buy England tops for them and some pups are even having games of their own! We recently went to The Barkside Doggy Day Care...
Expert advice on how to keep pets cool and safe in the sun
In the last few days on social media people have shared horrified posts about seeing dogs sweltering in cars and wincing as they walk on hot...
How having a pet improves our mental health and reduces stress
The most recent published report into the impact of pets on mental health by Dr Helen Brooks of The University of Liverpool found animals reduced stress,...
Dog lover and psychologist Emma Kenny shares nine things every pet parent needs to know
Countless studies have shown being around them releases seratonin, the happy hormone, and reduces cortisol, the hormone that causes stress.Plus they give us unconditional love and...
How to keep your pet safe from deadly antifreeze this winter
Did you know antifreeze could poison your pet? As the cold snap kicks in, we’re using it for our cars, in water features and might have...
Ten tips to help keep pets calm during firework season
According to figures from the RSPCA, dogs are the worst affected with 45 per cent showing signs of fear when they hear fireworks.Owners feel the same,...
Is your pet feeling phubbed off?
Your partner or friends might moan that they feel ‘phubbed’ when you ignore them to fiddle with your phone. But did you know your pet feels...
Meet the therapist who helps people overcome the loss of their pets
Anyone who has ever owned a pet will know just how devastating it is when they pass away. Shona McClean is a trained counsellor, who, inspired...